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LGLA 11153 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1115)

Bookkeeping For the Law Office

Students will practice basic bookkeeping functions for a law office. They will perform all functions of the complete accounting cycle, reconcile bank statements and perform payroll functions.

LGLA 11253 Credits

Introduction To Legal Office Procedures And Legal Research

Students will study and apply the procedures and documentation related to a general legal office for success in the workplace. They will work in teams to examine statute and case law.

LGLA 11353 Credits

Legal Administrative Computer Applications

Students will be instructed in the detailed use of file management, PDF, presentation, electronic communications, and spreadsheet software useful in a legal administrative environment. Using legal administrative-oriented examples taught in a hands-on environment (i.e. a computer lab), students will develop and apply skills and concepts that are critical for success in their academic studies and career.

Prerequisites:
LGLA 1145

LGLA 11453 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1145)

Word Processing

Students will produce a variety of business documents using basic and intermediate features of word processing software. Proper formatting, proofreading, and attention to detail will be emphasized.

LGLA 11553 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1155)

Business Communications

Students will practice English language skills, applying the mechanics of style, developing proofreading and editing skills and using words effectively. They will apply these skills to a variety of business communications.

LGLA 12023 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1202)

Legal Office Procedures - Corporate Law

Students will study the BC Business Corporations Act, and any relevant acts and regulations, and the terminology and procedures relating to corporate law. They will prepare and process the documentation required for incorporation of a company, for post-incorporation, for annual requirement and for registration, and will file the appropriate documents with the Registrar of Companies.

LGLA 12033 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1203)

Legal Office Procedures - Conveyancing

Students will apply the procedures and documentations related to the transfer of real estate in British Columbia. They will focus on the transfer of title of residential properties, including strata title and mortgage financing.

LGLA 12053 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1205)

Legal Office Procedures - Litigation

Students will study the process of civil litigation in BC. They will learn the preparation and processing of civil litigation documents, including trial procedures and collections procedures resulting from court judgments.

LGLA 12063 Credits(Formerly
ABTY 1206)

Legal Office Procedures - Family Law

Students will be introduced to the process of family law in BC. They will learn the preparation and processing of family law documents, including trial procedures and collections procedures resulting from court judgments. Student centered instruction will focus on the legal procedures and documentation related to marriage agreements, separation agreements, division of family assets and defended and undefended divorces. Students will become familiar with the requirements of the Divorce Act and the Family Relations Act

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